Third Ministerial Meeting of the Energy Ramstein Format
On the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster, Kyiv became the venue for the third ministerial gathering under the Energy Ramstein format. During the event, Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko unveiled the main achievements and strategic priorities stemming from cooperation with international partners. A standout development was the allocation of €100 million to Ukraine through the Energy Support Fund, even as the country’s priority projects require over €800 million in total funding.
The meeting highlighted that physical protection construction has now started at 80% of critical energy facilities. 'It is symbolic that we are meeting on the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster. That catastrophe shaped generations and transformed global approaches to energy security. Yet Russia persists in Soviet totalitarian tactics, undermining those very principles: it deliberately destroys Ukraine’s energy infrastructure and poses real threats to the Chernobyl and Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plants,' Svyrydenko stated.
The Critical Role of Energy Security
Ukraine’s nuclear sector supplies up to 60% of the nation’s electricity, and efforts continue to maintain a permanent IAEA mission at all facilities, including the occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant. Also crucial is the adoption of a draft law to establish the legal framework for integrating energy markets with the EU. Meanwhile, the process of overhauling supervisory boards at state-owned companies—specifically Energoatom and Naftogaz—is ongoing.
“I thank all partners who support Ukraine through financial aid mechanisms and who rapidly deliver essential equipment. Together, we are strengthening our shared energy security,” emphasized Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko.
Holding this ministerial session on the 40th anniversary of Chernobyl underscores the paramount importance of energy security for Ukraine, especially amid Russian aggression. Collaboration with international partners and securing funding are vital for restoring and safeguarding the country’s energy infrastructure, which in turn bolsters regional stability. Efforts to align with European energy markets also reaffirm Ukraine’s strategic trajectory toward European integration and reducing exposure to external threats.